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Cleveland City Council Proposes 15% Cap on Commissions Food Delivery Services Could Charge Cleveland Restaurants

If Council President Kevin Kelley has his way, third-party food delivery services will have the commission fees they charge restaurants capped at 15-percent of the purchase price...

By Douglas Trattner Dec 2, 2020 2:49 pm

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Citing Distressing Covid-19 Numbers, Hofbräuhaus Cleveland will Temporarily Close Until December 17

As a result of the public Covid-19 Health Advisory, Hofbrauhaus (1550 Chester Ave., 216-777-9449) has announced a temporary closure of its Cleveland restaurant. Effective...

By Douglas Trattner Dec 2, 2020 10:48 am

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Habesha Ethiopian and Eritrean Restaurant to Open Friday, December 4 in Kamm's Corners

In the planning phase for more than a year, Habesha Ethiopian and Eritrean Restaurant (16860 Lorain Ave., 216-400-6539) is all set to open this...

By Douglas Trattner Dec 2, 2020 9:44 am

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Soba Asian Kitchen Turns Hibachi Into a Fast-Casual Operation Perfect to Enjoy at Home

It’s been ages since I sat with friends around a hissing hibachi table while an animated teppanyaki chef entertained us with his impressive culinary...

By Douglas Trattner Dec 2, 2020 9:25 am

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Graeter's Introduces New Line of Vegan Ice Creams

Whether you're vegan for health reasons, personal choice or simply preference, one of Ohio's favorite ice cream chains will soon be offering a sweet...

By Hailey Bollinger Nov 27, 2020 9:23 am

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Facing Eviction, Owner of Moriarty's Pub Downtown Seeks Financial Assistance to Relocate Storied Bar

We’ve already lost so much this year that the thought of losing anything else seems too heavy a burden to bear. But if you...

By Douglas Trattner Nov 25, 2020 1:58 pm

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Cleveland Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier Launches ‘Out of the Box’ Online Fundraiser

Over the years, the Cleveland Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier (LDEI) has raised money through its annual fundraising events to seed scholarships and grants...

By Douglas Trattner Nov 25, 2020 10:08 am

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Remixx Ice Cream and Cereal Bar, Now Open on Clifton, Combines Two Great Comforts in One

Lost in the fog of Covid was the recent opening of Remixx Ice Cream and Cereal Bar (11512 Clifton Blvd., 216-205-4844), a novelty shop that...

By Douglas Trattner Nov 24, 2020 2:59 pm

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All Saints Public House in Battery Park Closed Indefinitely. Will Reassess Weekly

All Saints Public House (1261 W.76th St., 216-999-7074) had the unfortunate distinction of opening its doors in late February, enjoying a few great weeks...

By Douglas Trattner Nov 24, 2020 2:05 pm

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Momocho and El Carnicero Transitioning to Take-Out Only Until County's Stay-at-Home Advisory Expires

Count Eric Williams among Cleveland chefs who are shutting down dine-in operations until Cuyahoga County's stay-at-home advisory is lifted in mid-December. Market Garden, Parnell's,...

By Vince Grzegorek Nov 24, 2020 9:14 am

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Michael Symon Closes Flagship Eatery Lola Bistro After 24 Years, Citing Covid Crisis as Untenable

Barring unforeseen circumstances, Michael Symon’s flagship restaurant Lola Bistro is closed and will not reopen. The James Beard Award-winning chef announced the news to...

By Douglas Trattner Nov 20, 2020 9:14 am

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Leavened Has the Crowds Beating a Path to Top-Notch Bread and Pastry in Tremont

While most of us are snug as bugs in bed, Ian Herrington is as busy as a bee in the hot-box kitchen of his...

By Douglas Trattner Nov 18, 2020 9:12 am

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First Look: Edwins Too, Opening at Shaker Square this Friday November 20

"People keep asking me why I’m opening right now," says Brandon Chrostowski. "I say, it’s not the best time, but it’s the right time. Right now...

By Douglas Trattner Nov 17, 2020 1:52 pm

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Esquire Names Chef Doug Katz's Zhug One of 23 Best New Restaurants in America in 2020

Esquire isn't telling Clevelanders anything we didn't already know, but readers and diners across the country will now also know that Zhug, Doug Katz's...

By Vince Grzegorek Nov 17, 2020 9:58 am

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Citing Virus Surge and Pressure on Healthcare Workers, Nighttown to Close Until Spring

Nighttown owner Brendan Ring was among the very first restaurant owners in Cleveland to shut down operations at the onset of the pandemic. “We...

By Vince Grzegorek Nov 16, 2020 10:48 am

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Responsible Cleveland Restaurant Owners Band Together for #WeCantClose Effort Aimed at Heading Off Another Statewide Shutdown

As Covid cases continue to rise and fears of another statewide lockdown loom, area restaurant owners are banding together to make their voices heard....

By Douglas Trattner Nov 16, 2020 10:35 am

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Now Open: Shinto Japanese Steakhouse in Westlake

The conversion from Miami Nights to Shinto Japanese Steakhouse (857 Columbia Rd., 440-772-5017) is complete. After sitting idle for nearly three years, the Westlake building reopened in...

By Douglas Trattner Nov 16, 2020 9:53 am

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Rice Shop in University Heights to Close, Chicken Ranch from Chef Demetrios Atheneos to Open in its Place

Anthony Zappola will close the Rice Shop (13892 Cedar Rd., 216-785-9490) following Thanksgiving weekend, the chef has just announced. The quick-serve restaurant, which had...

By Douglas Trattner Nov 13, 2020 4:05 pm

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Big Mamma's Burritos Now Open in Gordon Square

Update: Big Mamma's Burritos is now open in Gordon Square Fridays and Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Our preview post from August...

By Douglas Trattner Nov 13, 2020 2:44 pm

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Planted Offers Clean-Eaters Wholesome Options from Virtual Kitchen in Kamm's Corners

So-called “clean eaters” have a new option on Cleveland’s west side. Planted (17446 Lorain Ave., 216-284-6090), which operates essentially as a ghost kitchen in the...

By Douglas Trattner Nov 13, 2020 12:29 pm

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Crust Pizza in Tremont Reopens Dining Room for the First Time Since March

Like most restaurants, Crust (2258 Professor Ave., 216-583-0257) closed up shop in mid-March because of Covid. But unlike most of its competition, the three-year-old Tremont...

By Douglas Trattner Nov 13, 2020 11:50 am

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